Hilary Hilton

Hilary Hilton is a news reporter based in Muskoka with a strong passion for storytelling. She brings seven years of experience to her reporting, including three years in newspaper journalism and four years as a magazine editor and writer at the University of Toronto, where she studied English Language and Literature. After spending two years living in the UK and traveling abroad, she is elated to be back in her home country. Hilary is driven by a love of writing and a belief in the power of local news to connect and strengthen communities. To share a story, email hhilton@vistaradio.ca

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Moose FM Thanksgiving Radiothons raises over $467,000 for Muskoka hospital foundations

After 12 hours on air, Huntsville’s 105.5 Moose FM raised $350,554 for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF), while Bracebridge’s 99.5 Moose FM raised $116,734 for the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF).

Moose FM radiothons return in support of local hospital foundations

105.5 Moose FM's 11th annual "Our Community Cares" Radiothon is in support of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF), and 99.5 Moose FM's 19th Annual Hospital Thanksgiving Radiothon is in support of the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF).

The Table Soup Kitchen Foundation calling on volunteers for Thanksgiving weekend

With Thanksgiving weekend right around the corner, The Table Soup Kitchen Foundation in Huntsville is calling on volunteers to help everyone in the community celebrate the occasion.

Canada Summit Centre arenas temporarily closed

Officials say the Don Lough Arena and Jack Bionda Arena are closed due to a maintenance issue.

Drive for Your Hospital Tent event raises more than $37,000 for local healthcare

Performance Auto Group's 12th annual Drive for Your Hospital Tent event has raised $37,200 for local healthcare.

Bracebridge Transit to offer free service for voters Oct. 14 to 26

Bracebridge Transit will be free from Oct 14 through Oct. 26 to help residents get out and vote in the municipal election.

Community Living South Muskoka announces strike is over

Community Living South Muskoka and OPSEU Local 305 say an agreement has been reached, and the strike is over.

Lake of Bays mayoral candidates to take part in debate Oct. 3

The Lake of Bays Association and Huntsville Doppler will host a mayoral candidates debate tomorrow (Oct. 3) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Lake of Bays Community Centre.

Bracebridge student calling on community suppport for school Terry Fox run

Eleven-year-old Peyton Sewell is taking part in the fundraiser for the fourth year in a row, and she’s calling on the community for help.

OPP Auxiliary members hold food drive Oct. 3

The Muskoka Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary unit members are holding Operation FULL PLATE on Saturday (Oct. 3).

Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison announces resignation

After seven years as our area's member of parliament, Scott Aitchison will be resigning at the end of this fall's parliamentary session.

Huntsville to observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day with annual remembrance walk

The event begins at 10 a.m. in River Mill Park with a sacred fire lighting, followed by an honour drum, land acknowledgement, and smudging ceremony. At 11:15 a.m., the remembrance walk will begin throughout the streets of downtown Huntsville.

Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce hosts All Candidates Night Oct. 2

The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rene Caisse Theatre.

Gravenhurst seeking proposals for fall-themed downtown installation

In collaboration with the Gravenhurst BIA Review Steering Committee, the town is seeking proposals for an original artwork celebrating fall in Muskoka.

Huntsville launching expanded transit service Oct. 1

Officials say the new service will include expanded routes, more stops, the addition of two buses, extended hours, and more.

Muskoka celebrates Give Like Dolly Day in support of Imagination Library

Erika’s Bakery & Cafe in Dwight took part by donating 9.25 per cent of its proceeds today to local branches of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an initiative that provides monthly free books to children from birth to age five.

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Moose FM Thanksgiving Radiothons raises over $467,000 for Muskoka hospital foundations

After 12 hours on air, Huntsville’s 105.5 Moose FM raised $350,554 for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF), while Bracebridge’s 99.5 Moose FM raised $116,734 for the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF).

Five individuals charged in relation to recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township

Officers have been proactively conducting patrols of areas the public voiced concern about with respect to recreational shooting.

C. difficile outbreak declared at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital

A C. difficile outbreak has been declared on the North Wing at the Bracebridge hospital.

Sever thunderstorm warning issued for Muskoka region

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for the Huntsville-Baysville region.

Bracebridge’s Manna Food Bank to deliver 200 Thanksgiving hampers

The Manna Food Bank in Bracebridge is delivering 200 Thanksgiving hampers to residents throughout the community on Oct. 9.
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